Quiet 'n' Queer

For writing on solitude, schizoid personality and (extreme) introversion, visit: www.sociallydistant.xyz

Broken - when it comes to being social, I don’t work properly.

The schizoid experiences some degree of pain whether they are alone or attached.

There are people for whom the social pressures and expectations of the festive season can prove just as difficult, and be dreaded just as much, as the loneliness experienced by those who don’t want to be alone. 

Loners are not ‘sick’ or ‘strange’ - they are just another way humans can be.

It’s time to end ‘Quiet Prejudice’ in our schools.

Sexuality and sociability are inextricably linked in our society - hence why asexuality is often associated with social awkwardness.

“When I look at the criteria for SzPD versus the criteria for AvPD the biggest question that comes up for me though is this: can’t you be schizoid AND avoidant?” 

“I’ve never been in love, in the romantic sense; but even when it comes to platonic love, familial love, I question the depth – existence – of any real-love-emotion. I think to myself, I ‘love’ my family, for example. But what does that actually feel like?”